Why should one person envy another? Why should one let oneself be dazzled by those who have great possessions and hold powerful positions, especially if they’re both strong and bad-tempered?
 Epictetus, Discourses (2nd century). copy citation

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Author Epictetus
Source Discourses
Topic envy temper
Date 2nd century
Language English
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Note Translated by Robin Hard
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